Air Shows & Events

“You can set your watch by it.” Tom Poberezny and other officials watch as the Countdown to Kitty Hawk clock winds it’s way toward the anniversary in 2003. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Big sky…BIG plane.” The massive aircraft is a US Air Force C-17. This particular aircraft is based out of McCord and, when empty can takeoff and land in less than 3000 feet. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Mellow Yellow.” Just one of the many reasons that so many people flock to AirVenture Oshkosh every year. An absolutely beautiful WACO biplane. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“The name’s Heed. LockHeed.” This Lockheed L-12A is the oldest L-12 flying and is available for sale. It has 7000 total time and has been stored in a climate controlled aircraft museum. Sounds like a great buy. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“It’s the 007 of planes!” This twin is Lockheed’s first spy plane. Sidney Cotton’s famous L-12A. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Coppin’ some shade.” Seems that everyone had the same idea. Not only did this Air Force C-17 have a great tour, but it was an excellent source of shade for watching the airshow. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Hatz off!” This lovely work of craftsmanship is a Hatz homebuilt. This one was built in 1997. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Something wet this way comes.” This great photo was taken of the MATS (Military Air Transport Service) Constellation as the clouds moved in, threatening rain. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“Door…door..where’d I put that door.” A crew puts together a display during the setup days for AirVenture 2001. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better

“How about a little wing with your plane?” This odd-looking contraption is NASA’s new 2-seater WB-57 high-altitude research craft. This page best viewed at 800×600 or better